Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
Zanzibar's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Zanzibar eight hours behind Sydney.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SYD to ZNZ flight.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. Dubai Airport is a top stopover on the SYD to ZNZ route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Currently, 509 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 1.098 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SYD to ZNZ if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Zanzibar International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of all flights leaving Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZNZ instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Zanzibar International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion and discover more of Zanzibar and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Zanzibar International Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
From Zanzibar International Airport, Zanzibar is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Zanzibar. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Zanzibar is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Zanzibar International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SYD to ZNZ in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Tanzania
Arusha is just one of the many places in Tanzania waiting to be discovered once you've seen Zanzibar. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.
Morogoro is another well-known destination in Tanzania and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. No trip is complete without dropping by Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd.